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Day Programs Direct Support Professional

The Blick Center


Job Location:

Akron, OH - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 22 August 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 19 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Summary

The Day Programs Direct Support Professional (DSP) provides individual and group supervision and instruction to people with developmental disabilities through the facilitation of scheduled activities and provides outstanding internal and external customer service.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Provide ongoing meaningful engagement activities or opportunities per client choice. Encourage active participation in activities.
  • Support individuals in participating in community activities recreational outings employment and skill-building programs.
  • Implement individualized service plans and behavioral support strategies as directed.
  • Promote dignity respect and choice in all interactions.
  • Maintain a clean safe and supportive environment in compliance with agency standards and regulatory requirements.
  • Complete required documentation accurately and in a timely manner (e.g. progress notes incident reports medication logs).
  • Assist with daily habilitation and personal care as needed.
  • Respond appropriately to emergencies and follow all safety procedures and protocols. Provide crisis intervention as needed.
  • Communicate effectively with individuals families team members and supervisors.
  • Attend all required trainings meetings and professional development sessions
  • Provide non-medical transportation for clients and provide assistance as needed.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • 2 years previous experience in direct care human services or related field preferred.
  • Must be at least 18 years of age.
  • Valid drivers license with less than 6 points.
Working Conditions
  • Work is performed in community settings or day program environments.
  • Requires the ability to perform physical tasks and respond to emergencies.
Physical Requirements
  • Must be able to lift push or pull up to 50 pounds.
  • Must be able to implement behavior support procedures (PBSCI).
Additional Information: The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions.

The Blick Center is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable feral state and local fair employment practice laws.


Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority


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For over 50 years, The Blick Center has been providing compassionate care to individuals with developmental, behavioral, physical, and mental health conditions.

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